Beach Tanning And Sunscreens To Prevent It

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 11:40

A beach holiday is always fun but what spoils all of it is when you notice the dark patch on your skin, the beach tanning. Over exposure to sun does tan your skin but beach tanning stays on for a long time. This is not only caused by the sun but water is also responsible.

The UVA rays of the sun causes the tanning of the skin, The UVA rays are absorbed by the water, which then tans your skin. On the beach you are constantly exposed to the UVA rays both in and out of the water. The level of absorption depends on the type of the water. The deeper the water the more the absorption and water is cannot prevent the tanning completely. Prevention of beach tanning needs special care.

The general method is to use sunscreen to prevent tanning but sometimes chemicals too react inversely form over exposure to sun. Thus, here are some natural sunscreen recipes to prevent beach tanning -

Tip 1

1.Sesame oil – 3 tbsp
2.Avocado oil – 1 tbsp
3.Jojoba Oil – 1 tbsp
4.Shea Butter – 1 tbsp
5.Beewax – 1 tpsp
6.Aloe Vera – 2 tbsp
7.Rose Water – 2 tbsp
8.Borax Powder – ' tbsp
9.Coconut Oil – 3-5 drops
10.Soy Liquid – 1 tbsp

Melt the oils, butter and Beewax. Then add the soy liquid and stir it well. In another pan heat the aloe vera gel with rose water and mix it with borax powder. Then mix the two mixtures and place the container on ice water to cool it off. Add coconut oil and mix well. Apply this natural sunscreen to your skin before hitting the beach to avoid tanning.

Tip 2

1.Milk Powder – 3 tbsp
2.Lavender Oil – 1-3 tbsp
3.Water – 2 tbsp
4.Spirulina – 2 tbsp
5.Vitamin C Powder – 1-2 tbsp

Mix all the ingredients well without exceeding the amount mentioned. It should be a thin paste. Apply it before exposing to sun.

Tip 3

Jojoba Oil – 50 ml
Rose Water – 7 drops
Wheat-gram oil – 5 drops

Mix the ingredients well and massage it in a circular motion on your skin. Preserve this natural sunscreen in a glass bottle.

Other ways to prevent tanning

1.Wash your face with cold milk after coming back from the beach.
2.Apply the pack of curd, rose water, honey and flour for 20 minutes everyday.
3.Before sleeping apply rose water to your skin and leave it over the night.
4.Apply lemon oil to your skin, if it suits you and scrub the burn areas.
5.Honey is also a natural bleach which won't allow tan to settle.
6.Scrub tomatoes to face to remove the dark skin patch.

Prevent beach tanning using these natural sunscreens and enjoy your beach holiday with no threat to your skin.